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Fun, Educational Activities For Kids Who Are Stuck Indoors

6/27/2018

Submitted by Jenny Wise

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For many stay-at-home parents, inclement weather often means a headache. Whether it’s too cold for the kids to play outside or it’s been raining for several days in a row, it challenging to keep stress and anxiety at bay when you have to find ways to entertain and educate your little ones indoors. This is especially true for parents who work from home; how can you be expected to get your work done when there’s chaos at every turn?

Fortunately, there are some simple ways you can help your child find fun and learn a little something at the same time. From picking up a musical instrument to doing a science experiment with common household items, there are tons of things for kids to do when the weather won’t cooperate.

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Believe in Happy Endings

6/21/2018

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I heard this song by Neil Diamond the other day and while I have heard it before, it gave me cause to stop and reflect on the words and on my life. As I look around, I wonder how many embrace the choice to have happy endings, happy beginnings and happy everything in between. There was a time in my life when I wasn’t sure that happy endings could be real for me.

Maybe you have gone through an event, a situation or an experience that you couldn’t imagine there being any happy endings? Maybe it was a health issue for you or a loved one, a change in your career, or a change with a relationship that left you wondering how you would find your way back to happiness.

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BE You and Parent Too

6/16/2018

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I was interviewed to talk about self care and how it relates to parenting. I see a lot of parents, myself included who consistently put everything and everyone else before taking care of themselves. I have learned through my own trials that this doesn't really work out the best for me or those I love and care about.

In this interview we touched on what is self care. It isn't just that you eat right, get exercise and occasionally take some me time, although those things are part of self care. There is also the self care we do when we stop judging ourselves. Do you know of any higher form of abuse than Self-Judgment?

I want to share with you how my judgments affected my parenting. I wanted so much to be the perfect parent and to do right by my kids.

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If I Could BE Anything...

6/7/2018

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Last week I delved into what it means to Be You as it applies to my life and living. And I played with this concept of Indulgence.

Sometimes what we don’t know or what we aren’t willing to know, can be what holds us back. These can be beliefs or values that we have always taken for granted as true and working to better our life. Believing that I couldn’t be a radio host, because I didn’t know how to produce a radio show, could have kept me from being on the radio and sharing the insights that inspire others. So often I have stopped myself because I didn’t know how something could happen. I didn’t know how to publish a book, and that happened, but only when I said, “Yes” to it.
What if we don’t have to “know” how to do anything, before choosing it? And we could allow ourselves to indulge in the possibilities instead?

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25 Mom Mantras to Stay Inspired

5/12/2018

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Sometimes, all it takes is a few encouraging words to inspire positive thinking and turn your day around. Whether it’s a famous quote or a saying you came up with to help you through the hard times, a personal mom mantra is a great tool for maintaining a healthy mindset.

Typically associated with the practice of meditation, a mantra is a statement or slogan repeated frequently. In addition to being soothing, mantras are an essential part of taking care of yourself–so you can take care of others. The next time you’re frustrated or overwhelmed, use one of the 25 mom mantras below to soothe your mind and remind yourself what’s important.

Mom Mantras

While mothers can share the same types of responsibilities, each one is irreplaceable and unique in her own way. Whether you’re the mother of a few or patiently awaiting a new addition to your family, giving yourself a daily dose of wisdom is a necessary part of self-care. Choose your favorite mom mantra from the list below!

Read on for mantras for Mom's to Be, New Mom's, Single Moms, Stay-at-Home Mom's, Working Moms-whatever choice you are choosing to be today.

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Being a MOM and so much MORE!

5/8/2018

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Happy Mother's Day!
This is a day that can bring up so much energy!

Being a mother it can bring all kinds of expectations and definitions of what it means to be a mom. And then you get to judge yourself to see if you measure up. You may even enter into feeling guilt when your kids offer to do something special for you or give you a gift, thinking that you haven't done enough or what you have done was damaging to your kids.

This may remind you of all that you have sacrificed to be a mom. I hear from more moms than you might think that being a mother is not at all what they thought it would be- and this day can be more of a reminder of all of that! More guilt for not wanting to be a mother! Can you feel how heavy this day is for some moms? And if you feel this heaviness, I wonder if it is even yours or are you picking up some of these thoughts and feelings from other moms? What is a mother to do on this day? And then there is how do you honor your own mother?

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Tips For Individuals With Disabilities On Preparing For Parenthood

4/27/2018

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By Guest Writer Ashley Taylor

Parenthood is a big job, and one of the most stressful things you’re likely to ever do, but it’s also rewarding in so many ways. It can be a bit overwhelming, however, especially if you’re one of the 1-in-5 Americans who, according to the Census Bureau, lives with a disability. Preparing for a new baby requires a multi-prong approach that involves making sure the house is safe, that you have all the physical items necessary--diapers, a crib, bassinet, and/or car seat that meets current safety standards, and clothing--and that you are emotionally and mentally prepared for the demanding work ahead of you.

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What's Your What if...?

4/4/2018

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What's Your - What If...?

We all have our What if's that we use to project our thoughts, dreams and fears. It isn't uncommon for parents to focus more on the What If's that are generated out of fear or worry than to use the What Else is Possible-What if's.

Check in with the message you receive when someone goes to the worst case What if. It might sound like: What if you fail? What if no one likes what you do? What if they leave you? What if you get hurt or even die?

How do you receive such comments? Do they contribute to being confident or do they bring you into doubt and fear?

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Teaching Children How to Handle Situations

3/22/2018

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I wonder…

How many times have you rescued your child when they were presented with a difficulty? How many times have you brought a lunch or homework to school because they forgot? Have you ever fixed something just so they would quit crying?

If you do, you are not alone. Have you bought into the idea that it is your job as a parent to keep your child from having struggles, difficulties or what we often call problems? How realistic is that?

Do you live a life that is without difficulty or struggle? Did your parents prepare you with the skills to handle situations as they came about?

Part of being alive in today's world is to encounter challenges, which I am going to refer to as situations from this point forward. This is true for your children too. What if your role as a parent is to give them the tools to be able to handle situations as they arise? This is what empowered parents do to raise empowered children.

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Giving Your Child Choice

3/10/2018

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What is it that kids really need from a parent or guardian? This is a question that I would ask myself as I was raising my 3 sons. Although the question really went more like how can I be the best parent? Or how can I love my kids so they get all that they need or desire? Or maybe even more- How can I get my kids to do what I want them to do and be happy?

Looking back I see how controlling I was for my kids in many ways. I would tell them what to eat, what to wear, what to watch on TV, what time to go to bed, and the list goes on.

I have a feeling that I am not alone.

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Fun, Educational Activities For Kids Who Are Stuck Indoors

Believe in Happy Endings

BE You and Parent Too

If I Could BE Anything...

25 Mom Mantras to Stay Inspired

Being a MOM and so much MORE!

Tips For Individuals With Disabilities On Preparing For Parenthood

What's Your What if...?

What's Your - What If...?

Teaching Children How to Handle Situations

Giving Your Child Choice

Mary Dravis-Parrish, CBF, CFMW

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